FREEPORT - Biomass as a cost-effective heat source is the topic for the Tri-State Heating with Biomass Symposium held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24 in the Student Conference Center, Building H at Highland Community College, 2998 W. Pearl City Road.
The symposium, co-hosted by University of Illinois Extension, University of Wisconsin Extension, and Highland Community College, will provide regionally appropriate information on the issues and opportunities related to biomass heating.
"Modern biomass systems are competitive with more expensive heating fuels such as fuel oil, LP gas, and electricity," said Jay Solomon, a U of I Extension educator, energy and environmental stewardship.
The symposium will feature speakers from industry and equipment suppliers, universities and members of the Illinois Biomass Working Group. Local statistics and opportunities, experiences of other projects, review of current timber availability, and the relationship with the larger Midwest biomass effort will be discussed.
Registration is required. Early registration is $15 per person. After Thursday, Oct. 17, registration is $20.
For more information, contact U of I Extension at 815-235-4125 or visit tinyurl.com/pc6whdf.
The symposium, co-hosted by University of Illinois Extension, University of Wisconsin Extension, and Highland Community College, will provide regionally appropriate information on the issues and opportunities related to biomass heating.
"Modern biomass systems are competitive with more expensive heating fuels such as fuel oil, LP gas, and electricity," said Jay Solomon, a U of I Extension educator, energy and environmental stewardship.
The symposium will feature speakers from industry and equipment suppliers, universities and members of the Illinois Biomass Working Group. Local statistics and opportunities, experiences of other projects, review of current timber availability, and the relationship with the larger Midwest biomass effort will be discussed.
Registration is required. Early registration is $15 per person. After Thursday, Oct. 17, registration is $20.
For more information, contact U of I Extension at 815-235-4125 or visit tinyurl.com/pc6whdf.